Sicut erat in principio et nunc et in semper et in saecula saeculorum. Satb choir sheet music book by gustav holst 18741934. The recitals radiant heart is sheppards media vite, but there are more highlights to come, including an outstanding reading of holst s nunc dimittis, the flowing textures of harriss bring. This work was composed at the request of the then director of music at westminster cathedral, richard terry hyperion offers both cds, and downloads in a number of formats. Tezave z roko so ga prikrajsale za kariero koncertnega pianista. Although written for richard terry in 1915, the first concert peformance of this work was given in june 1974. His music combines an international flavour based on the styles of maurice ravel, igor stravinsky, and others with a. Nunc dimittis, h127 holst from cdh55170 hyperion records. Bring us, o lord god is a doublechoir setting by harris of. The second half began with a gregorian chant ave maria and then three other settings of this familiar text, one in latin and two in russian church slavonic. According to imogen holst holstthe original holograph had been lost, however there was a partautograph score which enabled her to reconstruct the work. In this workshop we immerse ourselves in music which evokes peaceful contemplation. Download and print nunc dimittis sheet music for satb choir by gustav holst from sheet music direct.
For soprano and tenor soloists and unaccompanied eightpart choir, the piece was written for richard terry, then organist of westminster cathedral. Hyperion offers both cds, and downloads in a number of formats. Gustav holst is of course one of the famous sons of cheltenham. Gustav holst was a leading figure in the new age of english music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Find the best clips, watch programmes, catch up on the news, and read the latest gustav holst interviews.
Nunc dimittis, gustav holst exeter university chapel choir. Although written for richard terry in 1915, the first concert. Corbettsmith grant richards london wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Gustav holst nunc dimittis at stantons sheet music. Gustav holst available for download and read online in other formats. Novello nunc dimittis satb composed by gustav holst arranged by desmond ratcliffe a setting of the nunc dimmitis in latin for ssaattbb choir a cappella. I believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony awards. Right in the heart of cheltenham, we have the holst birthplace museum, showcasing the life of the planets composer, and preserving legendary memorabilia including the house he was born and grew up in, and the pianoforte he used to compose his famous works. Glasbo je studiral na royal college of music v londonu. By gustav holst, national youth choir of great britain, christopher hann.
Lumen ad revelationem gentium, et gloriam plebis tuae israel. Gustav holst nunc dimittis for eight part choir 1915 the sixteen choir, mark dobell tenor, julie cooper soprano. View the wikipedia article on gustav holst list of choral works. Exeter university chapel choir sings gustav holst s nunc dimittis to complete the service of candlemas, 2214. Desmond ratcliffe has prepared a keyboard reduction for rehearsal purposes only. Download now novello presents a setting of the nunc dimmitis in latin for ssaattbb choir, a cappella. Nunc dimittis servum tuum, domine, secundum verbum tuum in pace. Nunc dimittis satb choir satb choir composed by gustav holst 18741934. All orders ship fast from the amazon warehouse with tracking number. Nunc dimittis, h127, composed by gustav holst 18741934 performed by the stanford chamber chorale, under the direction of stephen m. National federation of music clubs bulletin selection 20142016.
Eligible for free 2day prime or free super saver shipping. The unaccompanied nunc dimittis, h127, was written in 1915 and remained in manuscript form until 1979 when a published edition appeared, revised by the composers daughter, imogen holst. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Books by gustav holst author of the planets in full score. He composed both instrumental and vocal works for soloists, chamber groups and full choruses and orchestras. Holst s nunc dimittis for 8 voices was sung by ovpp. Below is a sortable list of compositions by gustav holst. There is an antiphonal exchange dimitttis male and female voices. He was greatly esteemed by fellow musicians and was at the peak of his fame in the mid20th century. Nunc dimittis by gustav holst 18741934 octavo sheet. Main volume is available from church house publishing.
Gustav holsts nunc dimittis has received many recordings since 1974. Ghospoda and we hymn thee tebe poem, gustav holst nunc dimittis, viktor kalinnikov. Novello nunc dimittis satb composed by gustav holst. Gustav holst nunc dimittis for eight part choir 1915 scorevideo. Gustav holst nunc dimittis pdf united pdf comunication. Although written for richard terry in the first concert peformance of this work was given in june 1974. Nunc dimittis by gustav holst 18741934 octavo sheet music for. A setting of the nunc dimmitis in latin for ssaattbb choir a cappella. It begins magnificently, with the choir, voice by voice, building up a chord as new as a skyscraper, but the music almost immediately subsides. English translation of nunc dimittis book of common prayer. Aboriginal, torres strait islander and other first nations people are advised that this catalogue contains names, recordings and images of deceased. At the centre of the programme is arvo parts the deers cry, which is a setting of words based on the poem st. Gustav holst nunc dimittis the cygnus vocal octet, japan. It is available on youtube in a beautiful meditative version sing by exeter cathedral choir.
The first, which used just eight singers the tallis scholars minus two of their four sopranos was by jean mouton c. The openings of both lottis crucifixus and holst s nunc dimittis are uncannily similar in their use of slowly evolving dissonant chords, gradually ascending in pitch as the voices enter from bottom to top. Canticles main volume a song of christ the servant lent a song of david ordinary time. Nunc dimittis ssaattbb gustav holst 20140414 music. Conducted by michael graham, recorded in the mary harris memorial chapel of the holy. Cds may have light marks on them or art may have light wear, but was tested and plays perfect or your money back.
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